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Say NO!

You must be aware of your capability and how much work you can take at a given time. At the beginning of your freelance career, it might be tempting but you cannot say yes to every task you come across. You might not have the time to do everything together.

Some clients need more attention and effort than others. So, carefully plan and check your schedule before taking in a new project. If it feels overwhelming and not possible then it is better to say no.

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Create A Schedule and Stick to it

As a freelancer, there are hundreds of things that can make you feel lost all the time. By just creating a schedule and being disciplined, you can fight most of your problems.

You might forget to focus on priority tasks and end up spending extra time on things that can wait.

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Name All your Files And Folders Properly

Unnamed files and folders can hamper your work progress, slow down your speed and bring stress and frustration. It can even delay your project and set you back.

So, it is crucial to name your files and folders properly. It is a simple task but clearly an important one. ...

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Track your Time

Start your clock as soon as you sit down for work. It is important to know how much time you are spending on every task. Track your time while doing anything work-related. For those who bill hourly, this step is unavoidable. In addition to this, it will help...

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Put Some Work In Improving Communication

If you lack communication skills, your freelance career might fall even before starting. Lack of proper communication with clients can lead to misunderstandings or poor understanding of projects which can cause conflicts.

  • Take help of tools: Popular tools like cha...

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Keep a Bullet Journal

Bullet journals are basically notebook calendars that consist of our to-do lists, plans, and everything you wish to.

It helps you to keep track of the important tasks that need your important attention. Plus, everything remains in check in your freelance work life.

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Break Things Down

Focusing on huge tasks at once can be a little overwhelming and frustrating. It is better to break these huge tasks down into small steps before beginning your work.

It will provide you with much more clarity and relieve you from the stress too.

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Market Yourself Properly

In order to stand out amongst your competitors, you must know how to market yourself properly. Also, you need to build a system that increases your marketing efforts so that you get more and more leads.

  • Network in your field as much as you can. Connect with people onli...

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Things To Be Considered By Freelancers

Things To Be Considered By Freelancers

  • Finding New Work Every Now and Then: You need to make sure you are building good relations with potential clients, applying for jobs, answering emails, and constantly improving your work and marketing strategy.
  • Recurring Gigs: Having recurring gigs...

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Keep your Workspace Clutter-free

Keep in mind that efficiency is the key to better workflow management. To be efficient while working, you need organization.

You need an organized workspace that is free of any clutter. For starters, decluttering your workspace will make you feel comfortable, at ease, a...

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Find Ways to do Smart work

To boost your efficiency and productivity daily, you need to get better at every task.

The easiest way to get better at tasks you perform is to develop intelligent processes. You need to work smart and not hard to stay ahead.

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